CA Ballot Initiative for Affordable & Accessable Health Care
FTCR is developing a ballot initiative to require insurers to justify premium increases, bar companies from refusing to sell coverage or charge more based on our health histories, and protect Californians from proposals by the Governor and Legislature requiring people to buy insurance without any cap on what insurers can charge.

Please take a moment to send a free fax to your state legislators and Governor Schwarzenegger and urge them to reject any plan that requires Californians to buy health insurance without capping what insurers can charge.

Petition Congress to Dump Private Insurers, Fix Health Care
Michael Moore's movie SiCKO makes an emotional and compelling case against private health insurers and for a "Universal Medicare." See the movie (here's the website http://www.sicko-themovie.com/), and act now.

Tell Congress: "It's time to eliminate the private health insurance industry and cover everyone with Universal Medicare."

Sign the petition >>

Building A Universal Health Care System for All Californians
Californians are finding common ground on how to provide affordable health care for everyone in a new California Medicare Program. Join FTCR to build support for universal health care solutions!

Junk Insurance
Read about FTCR's efforts to put an end to "use it and lose it" health insurance that leaves patients unprotected when they are sick and need coverage the most.

Watch Dana Christensen & FTCR's Jerry Flanagan on PBS-TV's NOW program: "Payment Due"

Protecting Stem Cell Research From Profiteering Drug Companies
Many Californians support stem cell research but are unwilling to give drug companies a blank taxpayer check to develop it without appropriate controls. Read about FTCR's work to protect California's $3 billion investment.

Cutting the Pork out of HMOs
HMOs and health insurers keep 25 cents of every premium dollar for their profit and overhead. Learn more about FTCR's campaign to rein in HMO and health insurer price gouging.

Lowering the Cost of Your Rx Drugs
Cross the Canadian border and save 60% off your prescription drugs. Learn how Americans can save, too.

California Patients: Know Your Rights
In 2001, FTCR wrote a guide explaining your rights to receive quality health care and what steps you can take if you encounter problems.

• Read the California Patient's Guide.
  
• If you live in another state or are a California patient and need help fighting your HMO, read the HMO Patient Self-Defense Kit.